by Linda Kaim | Jan 20, 2026 | Dog Behavior Training, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dog Training Tools, Dogs, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training
The maddening insistence that dog behavior is somehow divorced from dog obedience is an addlepated view of a pretty straightforward problem. Dog behavior is an observable act. When a dog engages in a behavior, he is doing something. Whether that behavior is directed...
by Linda Kaim | Dec 31, 2025 | Dog Behavior Training, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Dog Training Tools, Dogs, How to train a dog, Maryland Dog Training
There really is nothing new under the sun when talking about dog training. Years ago, I was handling a dog at a public event being put on by an animal rescue. We were sort of in between showtimes and resting comfortably under an awning near my truck. Cotton was...
by Linda Kaim | Dec 17, 2025 | choosing the right dog
Choosing The Right Dog In Retirement: Why This Matters for Seniors Today Many older adults choose to bring a dog into their lives seeking companionship and security. The emotional benefits of canine companionship for seniors are well documented. However, when the...
by Linda Kaim | Sep 24, 2025 | Dogs
Animal Cognition and Behavior A few days ago I was a participant in a discussion about Animal Cognition and an article that had appeared in National Geographic magazine in March 2008 of the same name. I had read the article and had seen various televised specials...
by Linda Kaim | Jul 21, 2025 | Dog Politics, Dog Trainers, Dog Training Anecdotes, Maryland Dog Training
Pet ‘Parent’ or Pet ‘Owner’? I ran a single-question survey on my facebook page the other day. I asked folks to determine if they saw themselves as a pet parent or as a pet owner. I knew going in that the overwhelming answer would be biased...
